Hotel Spa Tudanca Aranda

I can't understand where the great reviews come from. This hotel photos make it look like a rural location and this was the reason we booked it along with the description ofthe restaurant food (the Tudanca restaurant specializes in traditional Castilian food) perhaps this was a la carte only. Be warned, these photos are the rear of the hotel and do not show the location. It's actually next to the motorway on one side and main road on the other. The main restaurant for the hotel is located in the transport cafe/shop next door, its a separate restaurant. We had booked half bord. Evening meal was not the best but was better value than the a la carte. The service was terrible. Staff have the ability to totally ignored everyone with the exception of Spanish speaking people. We waited over half an hour for coffee, the table next to us had the same wait for their bill. The restaurant only had a handful of occupied tables. We regretted not eating at lunchtime in the cafe, food looked better and half the price. We did have a great bowl of soup. Unfortunately the cafe is closed in the evening, only snack food and bar was available. Breakfast is taken in the hotel and was OK with all the standard choices. Hallway carpet was worn and threadbare in places. Walls are scuffed in hallways and our room. Our Vinyard view room and the bathroom were large but dingy, the place may have been clean but it didn't feel like it. The room did have a small balcony, overlook the vineyard but also main road and motorway. The whole place needs redecoration and refitting. Beds were comfortable thought. There is plenty of parking as you would expect from a motorway rest area with a hotel. We would Not stay here again.

We arrived from an over seas flight then drove from Madrid to the hotel 1.5hrs . The lady at the front desk gave us a hard time BC check in is at 1PM . She had a really crapy attitude. The hotel was almost empty. I asked her if the room was available or if it had to be cleaned and she said it didn’t matter check in was at 1PM . So we sat in the lobby for about a half hour fell asleep on the couch . She felt sorry for us I guess and at about 12:15 gave us our room . But she was not friendly and not nice . I could understand if the hotel was busy and the room not cleaned but Damm what a way to receive people ! She warmed up at the end . I didn’t argue with her I just asked her if we could have the room earlier and asked if the hotel was busy , she replied the policy of 1PM check in. Whatever. Not very nice . We felt like we were annoying her , we didn’t feel welcome .

A four night business trip to the area so not much time for the spa. The staff were good and we got to understand each other with broken spanish and english. Front desk speak english so that was easy. Room was clean. I never did turn on the TV. the space was a little loud as the sound travels trough the floor and walls but not too bad. Room was warm at first but we got that sorted out. Confortable beds and nice to have a fridge in the room. Lots of plugs for charging devices. Breakfast was good, not as early as I would have liked, but lots to chose from, including cold meats and smoked salmon. Lots of pastries and of course fresh coffee on demand. The location is outside of town but the rest stop next door is convenient for gas and having a drink at the end of the day. The locals seem to enjoy it. Restauraunt in the next building is part of the hotel so charges can be made directly to the room.

Lovely room with great views over the vineyard. Staff were very welcoming both in the hotel and in the cafeteria. We took advantage of the underground secure parking for 10 euros. Breakfast was amazing, one of the biggest ranges of food I have ever seen. Sited just off the motorway but the traffic couldn’t be heard inside the room.

This is a traditional Spanish hotel (lots of dark wooden panelling) that has been modernised. The room was spacious, with a balcony and amazing view of the vineyards. The bathroom was modern and there were plenty of power points for charging phones etc. Breakfast was included and freshly squeezed orange juice was on offer. We ate in the restaurant - there is a 15% discount for guests. Overall we had a relaxing, enjoyable stay after a long drive from Andalucia. However we wouldn't recommend their Tudanca wine as there are a lot better bodegas in the area.

Wonderful place very tranquil our room overlooked the vineyard, so dis the terrace lovely for a glass of wine in the evening or extra coffee after breakfast in the morning. Staff very friendly and attentive